MEET JOAN BORTON

My thanks to CS Lewis, for the title, though I honestly think in his current state he is not too concerned.  He is after all, out of the shadowlands.Years ago I received a card with a quote that I thought was attributed to Lewis, but now that I try to find it, I...

Today, June 30, 2015 a second is being added to the Coordinated Universal Time.  So for those of us who often lament that we wish we had a little more time in our day - after today we can breathe easier thank to this added second!Don't believe me?  Check it...

Here I sit with a full belly, and an eve fuller spirit.  Yes, I expended a decent amount of emotional, spiritual, mental and physical energy this week.  As we’ve sometimes talked about in orientation, we want to finish a week of Family Retreat knowing that we’ve left...

Here I am on the eve of my 45th week at Spruce Lake, and my 50th week of Family Retreat with Joni and Friends.  How did that happen?  At the end of this summer I will have spent a full year of my life (52 weeks) at Family Retreat!Being the 15th year in a row of...

Sunny days, cooler eveningsTime to just hang out with Jerry and laugh at "nothing" togetherSwimming, and relaxing poolside Beautiful flowersYummy mealsNot feeling rushedFriends - reconnecting with ones who know you well enough to walk in and say, "you have cereal in...

So, it’s been a while.  I write so often in my heart and head, but seem to struggle with getting the time to put it to keyboard or paper.  I appreciate those of you who encourage me with your comments (mostly on Facebook or in person) to not stray too far from...

I had the blessing of having a mother-in-law and father-in-law who I loved and enjoyed; I only wish we'd have had more years together.  They and my parents raised their families in different ways, yet with great love and desiring their children to know the Lord.I know...

Today was the first of two days of reorganization of our garage and closets.  Well, let me be clear, the job will not be finished in 2 days, but I hope to have made significant headway.  So far I have multiple bags of clothing and household items to take to the next...

Generally I work hard to write about topics that I feel passionate about but are not controversial.  In fact Jerry has often referred to me as "Switzerland" because I can tend to see and support both sides of a story.  Oh, don't get me wrong - it is not that I am...